Perron and Bird

In the matter of *Perron and Bird*, heard by Judge Terry, the father sought to vary an existing parenting order. The mother opposed this application.

The central legal issue before the court was whether there had been a significant change in the circumstances of the child since the making of the last parenting order, such that it would be in the child's best interests to consider a variation of that order.

Judge Terry dismissed the father's application, finding that he had not satisfied the threshold requirement of demonstrating a significant change in circumstances. The court applied the principles established in parenting jurisprudence, which require a substantial alteration in the factual matrix to justify revisiting a final parenting order. Without such a change, the court is reluctant to disturb existing arrangements, prioritising stability and the child's welfare.

The matter was adjourned for further consideration of the mother's application for costs.